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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,661.44, 220,329.72 and 88,048.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,661.44, 220,329.72 and 88,048.08 is: 121,504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,661.44 : 220,329.72 = 88,048.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,661.44/220,329.72 = 88,048.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,661.44x = 220,329.72 × 88,048.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,661.44x = 19,399,608,812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,399,608,812.94/159,661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,504.66

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